OVERALL STRONGEST CHAPTERS
2024
University of Florida & Texas A&M University
Awarded to the chapter that made outstanding contributions to and for the advancement of SASE’s three core mission statements: (1) prepare Asian heritage students for success in the global business world, (2) celebrate diversity and tolerance on campuses and in the workplace, and (3) provide opportunities for its members to make contributions to their local communities.
RECIPIENT - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
"In the 2023-2024 year, the UF SASE Chapter continued with its growth, increasing in membership from 355 to 437 members. UF SASE has been a dominant force locally, leading to our recognition of the 2023-2024 UF Student Organization of the Year and “Life Long Learner” Excellence in Career Readiness! With the 6 programs and 74 events we’ve offered this year, there’s always a way for members to be involved in our chapter. Our SASE Interns Program provides leadership opportunities for 101 interns, SASE Sports Program is represented by 93 intramural teams with 719 team members, Mentor-Mentee Program fosters relationships between 429 mentors and mentees and SASE Engineering Team allows 27 team members to develop their technical skills.
Additionally, we've introduced an External Mentorship Program, pairing 34 members with 17 Asian-American professionals and a Web Development Team, allowing 9 developers to remake our website from scratch!
On a national level, we’ve made our presence known by bringing 185 members to SASE National Convention, hosting 275 attendees at the SASE Southeast Regional Conference and playing an active role in planning 3 cross-chapter events this year! Our team has served as an approachable and enthusiastic resource for 10 other SASE chapters, providing guidance and support for anything from starting a new chapter to building a powerful team.
We believe that a strong organization starts with having passionate, capable leaders who commit to their responsibilities and put themselves out of their comfort zone for the benefit of their team and members. As a leader, create an environment that people truly want to be a part of and celebrate the members that reflect your passion and commitment to SASE. When you really make an impact on your members, they won’t hesitate to give back to the organization that has given so much to them."
HONORABLE MENTION - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
“SASE Texas A&M University (TAMU) endeavors to cultivate the academic, professional, and social growth of our members, furnishing new and old members alike with an inclusive and welcoming environment — a home away from home, with a dash of that trademark Aggie spirit. In keeping with that spirit, our chapter has never shied away from a challenge.
Our most noteworthy achievement was hosting the 2024 South Central Regional Conference (SCRC). A monumental effort of logistical, marketing, and financial coordination, we had various challenges and setbacks to overcome. We wanted to facilitate discovery and insight on various academic, professional, and cultural pathways.
SCRC would have panels featuring women in STEM, opportunities in post-graduate academia, and a K-Pop dance event.
Along with SCRC, our chapter has held a strong professional record, whether connecting our members professionally or forging new ties with industry sponsors. Shell, a long-time sponsor, has been able to build a strong presence among our membership.
Moreover, our chapter believes in forging professional relationships with other campus organizations, as we’ve hosted multiple professional football tailgates with the National Society of Black Engineers. In addition to promoting opportunities for professional development, our chapter prioritizes creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.Through our SASE Squads, we break down the larger chapter into smaller families to encourage deeper connections across members outside of general body meetings. Each squad caters to certain niches, from sports to baking to board games, encompassing the interests of almost every member. Our inclusivity expands past our members, as we often host interorganizational socials, with our most successful being the Latinos in Engineering volleyball social, which brought in over 50 combined members. We will continue to cultivate an inclusive community for our members, ensuring they achieve professional development, academic achievement, and social fulfillment.”